LASIK

LASIK is the most commonly performed elective surgery in the United States. Combining two advanced, innovative technologies, it safely and precisely improves the vision of people all across the country. Ophthalmologist Jane Semel, MD, from Semel Vision Care and Aesthetics is an expert in performing LASIK surgery for the people of El Segundo, California and the surrounding areas.

LASIK Q & A

What is LASIK?

LASIK is a quick surgical procedure that can improve vision by reshaping the cornea to correct nearsightedness (myopia), short sightedness (hyperopia), and astigmatism. After treatment, many patients have their 20/20 vision restored.

Using the accuracy of the excimer laser and the benefits of keratoplasty, it has helped millions to recover their eyesight. It is minimally invasive and is associated with very little pain.

Who can get LASIK?

Dr. Semel performs a physical evaluation of your eyes, takes your medical history, and consults with you about your eyesight to determine whether LASIK is the appropriate procedure for you.

The ideal LASIK candidate:

Is over 18 years old

Has had stable vision for at least six months

Has a healthy cornea thick enough to create a flap during the procedure

Has a vision problem easily treated with LASIK

Some diseases or conditions that could impair the procedure or the healing process may make patients unsuitable for LASIK.

What can I expect during the procedure?

First, Dr. Semel puts you under local anesthesia with numbing eye drops. When the procedure begins, an instrument called a microkeratome is used to create a flap in the cornea. The cornea is then painlessly peeled, and the corneal tissue is reshaped using a different laser. This is so the cornea can focus light on the retina, correcting the eyesight. Then, Dr. Semel reseals the flap.

LASIK can take as little as 15 minutes per eye, but we don’t rush our patients in and out of the office. After the procedure, your eyes become dry, so you are given eye drops to keep them moist. Dr. Semel also provides you with prescription eye drops that can prevent infection and inflammation. For the first day after surgery, your vision may be blurry, but this subsides within the first few days.

As a follow-up after surgery, you need an evaluation within one to two days, with regular follow-ups for six months.

If you want to have a frank discussion about whether LASIK surgery is right for you, contact Dr. Semel today. She’ll be able to find the right course of treatment for your vision.

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